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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Juniata River at Lewistown are issued routinely year-round.
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Upstream Gauge - at Mapleton Depot Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Newport
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 28
Moderate Flood Stage: 27
Flood Stage: 23
Action Stage: 18
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 43.30 ft on 06/01/1889
(2) 43.00 ft on 03/18/1936
(3) 42.10 ft on 06/23/1972
(4) 32.00 ft on 11/26/1950
(5) 31.68 ft on 09/19/2004
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 23.00 ft on 09/11/2018
(2) 31.68 ft on 09/19/2004
(3) 23.60 ft on 11/08/1997
(4) 31.63 ft on 01/20/1996
(5) 21.34 ft on 03/26/1994
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.30 ft on 09/04/1968
(2) 1.30 ft on 07/18/1969
(3) 1.50 ft on 10/04/1948
(4) 1.70 ft on 10/31/1951
(5) 2.10 ft on 11/17/1971
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43.3 Flood of record from June 1889. FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
34.5 FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood). Widespread inundation occurs on both banks of the river. A large portion of Lewistown is affected by flood waters.
32 The right, or south bank begins to overflow. Expect water up to 6 feet deep in houses on West Elizabeth Street. Expect water up to 2 feet deep in houses on South Main Street.
31 FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood).
30 Widespread inundation occurs in and around Lewistown. Water reaches South Main Street.
28 Considerable flood damage occurs to homes and businesses in and around lewistown.
27 Several homes on West Elizabeth Street will flood. Route 22 is also affected.
25 Basement flooding occurs in the low lying areas adjacent to the river and Kishacoquillas creek. Athletic fields will be inundated.
24.5 FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood).
23 Basements of a few homes in the lowest lying areas will flood. Backwater on Kishacoquillas Creek will affect the athletic fields.
Photos
(1) looking upstream
(2) view of the gagehouse
(3) looking downstream

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Potential River Levels - Used to
Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

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